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Milton Freidman was a conservative who loved freedom. He was the greatest economist of his generation. He once explained capitalism does not establish freedom but “competitive capitalism” does. Nothing will change the problems Alaska has until we understand how to build Competitive Capitalism in Alaska.

China leads the world in support of the US dollar. As of June this year China has $3,771,347,000,000 dollars. That’s right, more than 3.77 trillion dollars. That is the amount they have in their foreign reserves. They have more dollars than any foreign nation on the planet. More than triple what Japan (second largest holder) has in dollar reserves. It is what they are using to establish the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

I support the people’s right to vote on whether to establish a Law Enforcement Service Area (LESA) for Nikiski. I will be voting no on this proposed ballot measure. It will do little to deter Nikiski’s drug problem that fuels a property crime problem. Until the people stop the economic success of drug dealers the problem will continue.

On May 24th I announced (through a published letter in the Clarion) the establishment of the Deacons for Defense. Calling on local militia members in Nikiski to join in my efforts to disrupt the economic success of Nikiski’s drug dealers.

More foolish talk due to ignorance. Agriculture division is one of the “least important” state services according to an article in the Clarion (State Services Ranked, June 8). And no talk about a public bank.

Why should we care about agriculture when we have oil and gas to fill our bellies. And native populations lived on salmon for centuries. Who needs agriculture? As long as the big oil corporations access our natural resources all will be good.

Today I received a letter from Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. He expressed his apology for the dysfunction of our Sate Legislature in regards to a budget. In his letter he stated “Alaska’s AAA bond rating is imperiled as Wall Street looks at this mess and wonders, ‘Are these people even credit worthy?’”

We are billionaires and worry about Wall Street Banks. Start a Public Bank and get Alaska moving. Create money as Wall Street banks do and build our infrastructure and we all prosper.

Rumor has it, the voters in Nikiski will be voting for establishment of our own local police department. It is believed, the development of the new LNG plant will bring (eventually) an expansion of tax revenue from big oil corporations. In the meantime, the burden will be placed on working folks who pay and pay and pay again for government agencies.

I had the privilege speaking with Governor Walker, at length, back in 2010. I did everything in my power to have him run on the Alaskan Independence Party ticket, for governor, after losing the Republican Primary to Sean Parnell. At the time, Walker demonstrated he was a statesman who thought outside the box.

He had the support of Wally Hickel. Much of what I have read about Hickel, he was also a statesman who could think outside the box.

It appears Walker has become the common politician. Listening to his handlers rather than continue thinking outside the box.

William Dudley, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, spoke before the United States Senate on November 21, 2014. He expressed joy about a couple of banks that “pleaded guilty to criminal charges.” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) asked how many people (of the 100s behind the corporation’s criminal activity) went to jail?

Dudley said he knew of none. After all, corporations cannot be placed in jail.

In 1712 a purported letter was written from one slave owner, to others, to help control slaves on the plantation. Willie Lynch told his fellow slave owners how to better manage their “property.” “The Making of a Slave” was simple. Exploit the differences between them. Generate distrust where the slave must look to his/her master for safety.

Another honest question. It is government’s role to keep us safe from criminals? Why is it, the criminals, government bureaucrats (DA), police and politicians all seem to profit from the increasing fear in the people of Nikiski?